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How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture
Have you made a massive cultural faux pas and are wondering what to do now? Are you worried about accidentally offending someone while abroad? Check out these three tips to help you get through the rough moments!
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Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience
Living in a homestay with a host family is a wonderful way to immerse in the local culture. However, you’ve got to put forth the effort if you want to get the most out of this experience. Here are our top four tips (as well as a video!!) on how.
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Help! I Need to Replace my Butano
There’s a good chance you’ll have something in your Spanish apartment hooked up to propane or butane gas and, if so, you’re going to want to know these tips about how to obtain and replace the bottles.
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How to: Send emails with Spaniards
Sending formal emails in your non-native language can be scary—trust me I’ve been there. After years of writing formal emails in Spanish, here are my top three tips to being successful without stressing too much.
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Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process
The Auxiliares (Spanish government’s English teacher assistant program) requirements are not that demanding, but the application process can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some of our top tips and things you should know before you apply.
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How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain
If you’ll be renting an apartment here in Spain, you’ll surely have to deal with some utilities bills. Check out the details here about what, when, and how to expect to pay when it comes to your gastos!
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How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain
If a loved one recently moved to Spain, you might be wondering about how to send them international care packages and, perhaps more importantly, how to do so cheaply. We’ve got all the insider tips you need to know!
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How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English
It can be difficult to have a coherent conversation when the person you’re trying to communicate with has limited knowledge of English. After years of situations like this teaching English and living abroad, we’ve got plenty of techniques to help you communicate effectively!
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How to: Plan and Execute a Successful Private Lesson for Kids
Planning a private lesson, especially when you’re new to teaching English, can be intimidating but we’re breaking it down into simple, applicable tips to help you thrive when teaching English in Spain.
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How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain
Looking to teach private English lessons in Spain but not sure how to find students? We’ve got the low-down on how to find the students to fill up your schedule fast with lots of clases particulares.
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Travel Essentials for a Weekend Away
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-timer, the weekend-away can be a tricky one to pack for. Thankfully, our guest writer, Caroline ZuHone, has some solid tips to help you figure out the essentials for short travel.
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How to: Use Correos (Part II)
Figuring out how to use the post office to get an international card or package sent here to Spain may seem daunting but in this article we’ve got everything you need to know when using correos to RECEIVE mail!
